Maria was born February 20, 1934 in Cidra, Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her husband Ramon Velazquez Quinones; and daughter, Noemi Velazquez.
Maria is survived by her daughters, Sonia Velazquez and Maria A. Velazquez; her grandchildren, Emmanuel Diaz, Annamaria Diaz , Marisel Diaz, Jose E. Diaz, Henry Marquez, Sorangely Brito, and Daniel Gutierrez; great-grandchildren, Ava, Mia, Samarie, Brianna, Alexis, and Emmanuel, Jr. She is also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Maria loved animals, but her greatest passion was her grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook who found great joy in feeding those she loved. She will be dearly missed.
Friends may call Thursday, 6-9pm at the funeral home of Alvah Halloran & Son, 2125 Chili Ave. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, her funeral service will be for immediately family, but will be available via livestream on Friday at 11am, on our Facebook page.